Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanBoulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodVapour Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%42%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£43.5
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value69/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £43.5)

Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.5 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Boulder?

Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaFresh Fruit

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